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Public Procurement Authority issued a communiqué and regulation outlining principles for determining the most economically advantageous tender
The Public Procurement Authority has issued a communiqué and regulation outlining principles for determining the most economically advantageous tender where the lowest price... [Read More]
United States Steel Producers Target Turkish Rivals by Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Again
Another United States trade case involving the Turkish steel industry was filed on 11 August 2015. This time, the product is hot rolled... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court Nibbles Away at Trademark Law
In 2014, the Turkish Constitutional Court hit the headlines after cancelling several articles of the Decree Law No. 556 on the Protection of... [Read More]
Data Exclusivity for Pharmaceutical Drugs in Turkey
In Turkey, a process called an “abbreviated application” allows generic drug producers to apply for marketing authorization without submitting information about tests and... [Read More]
United States Launches Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Subsidy Investigation Into Turkish Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes
On 21 July 2015, a group of petitioners (“Petitioners”) asked the United States Department of Commerce (“DoC”) to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into... [Read More]
Abuse of Market Dominance in Turkey: The Law and Commercial Practice
Undertakings in Turkey that are dominant in their market must be careful not to abuse this position, or their conduct may become scrutinised... [Read More]
Whistleblower Policies in Turkey: The Employment, Criminal Law, and Data Protection Perspectives
Whistleblowing poses considerable risks for employers: as well as dealing with any corruption-related issues that they may pose, they need to be careful... [Read More]
Overview of Medicinal Product Regulation and Product Liability in Turkey (2015)
Regulatory overview 1. What are the main legislation and regulatory authorities for pharmaceuticals in your jurisdiction? Legislation In this chapter, medicinal products... [Read More]
Overview of IP in Business Transactions in Turkey (2015)
Overview of main IPRs 1. What are the main IPRs in your jurisdiction? How are they protected? Patents Under Turkish law, IP... [Read More]
A Guide to Electronic Payment Regulations in Turkey
According to sector reports from local industry associations, Turkey’s information and communications technology, new media and e-commerce sectors are rapidly expanding.1 A joint report... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court Strikes out Provision on Well-known Trademarks as Unconstitutional
The Turkish Constitutional Court (“Constitutional Court”) has struck out Article 7(1)(i) of the Trademark Decree Law numbered 556 (“Trademark Decree Law”), on the... [Read More]
Overview of Pharmaceutical IP and Competition Law in Turkey (2015)
Patents 1. What are the legal conditions to obtain a patent and which legislation applies? Which products, substances and processes can be... [Read More]
